Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Aplomb |
| SKU | AF-625 |
| Hex | #94717D |
| RGB | 148, 113, 125 |
| HSL | 339°, 14%, 51% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Benjamin Moore Aplomb
With an LRV of 21, Aplomb is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Aplomb works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Aplomb within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #94717D in HSL space. Pair Aplomb with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Aplomb Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aplomb from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore AF-625 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aplomb
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Aplomb. The nearest is Moss Rose (SW 6291) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moss Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aplomb
At Behr, the closest color to Aplomb is Mushroom Basket (130F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mushroom Basket swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aplomb
At Valspar, the closest color to Aplomb is Plum Legacy (1002-7B) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18.8 vs 21) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum Legacy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aplomb
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aplomb is Wild Geranium (PPG1045-6) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Geranium swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aplomb
At Glidden, the closest color to Aplomb is Dusty Berry (30RR 21/127) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Berry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aplomb
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Purple Beech (347-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Aplomb without repainting risk. See the full Purple Beech swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aplomb
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Aplomb is Charming Violet (1221) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charming Violet swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aplomb
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Aplomb is Charming Violet (1221) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charming Violet swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aplomb
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Aplomb. The nearest is Pueblo (C2-510) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pueblo swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Aplomb
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Aplomb. The nearest is Carmine (CARMINE) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carmine swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aplomb
At Kompozit, the closest color to Aplomb is Charming Violet (1221) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charming Violet swatch →